Chopard Alpine Eagle Owner Review : Comfortable, convicing and sporty

I am not naturally very attracted to steel watches with an integrated bracelet: I much prefer watches in rose or yellow gold with a leather strap. But, when I discovered this Alpine Eagle, I was very seduced: the pattern of the dial, inspired by the eagle's iris, is quite fascinating and the gray color, as well as the Roman numerals, give it a classic and dressy look while being sporty, which, personally, pleases me. Its design obviously contains elements that recall the Royal Oak (the screws on the bezel) and the Nautilus (the "fins" on both sides), but it also has its own personality and the finishes are of very good quality (mix of polished and brushed). What I appreciate most is the way in which, being quite thin (9.7mm) and well sized, it fits perfectly on the wrist. And, compared to its illustrious rivals, it has several important advantages in my eyes: a COSC-certified movement, 100m water resistance with a screw-down crown, a reasonable price and immediate availability in store or online. I therefore find it an ideal watch, not only for summer, but also for other more formal or dressy circumstances.